Whilst you are enjoying your visit at The Royal Norfolk Show please join us for a networking session and Co.nnect with the business Co.mmunity over a drink.
Nova Fairbank COO & Amy Wright Event Manager will be running a presentation on the growth and connections for The Norfolk Chamber of Commerce.
We are looking forward to meeting with local businesses to discuss opportunities for the next year.
Agenda
2.30- Sign in and Network
2.45- Welcome from Amy Wright
2.50- Nova Fairbank Presentation
3.05- Q&A & Network
3.30 – Event Close
Advisory Notice – A11 Roadworks
If you are travelling to/from Norwich on the A11, please note there are Roadworks on the Spooner Row and Tuttles Interchange junctions, which may impact your journey.
Our mindset shapes everything we think and everything we do. From the brand of pasta or loo-roll we buy to the top priority business decisions we make. Often these decisions are made for us by our unconscious and could often be holding us back because these decisions are uncertain or uncomfortable – especially just now
Join the NatWest Business Builder team and take a deep dive into The Power of Mindset. We’ll be looking at how our mindset is formed and influenced to understand why different situations feel comfortable or not. You’ll come away with a deeper understanding of your own mindset, where it may be holding you back, and the tools and techniques you need to take the next uncomfortable step.
This is a Zoom webinar – details will be sent in your confirmation email. You will find it at the bottom of the email, in ‘Additional Details’. The meeting is password protected and must be accessed using the encrypted link.
**Disclaimer**
All information used in this presentation you are registering for is produced for information purposes only and is for the sole use of the attendees at the presentation.
Whilst we feel this topic is beneficial to business owners, the views expressed are not intended to be and should not be viewed as individual advice or as a recommendation by RBS, NatWest or any third party. You should seek independent advice in respect of issues that are of concern to you.
To the maximum extent permitted by law we expressly disclaim all representations, warranties, or assurance of any kind, expressed or implied, that are made to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this presentation and do not accept any obligation to update or correct any information contained herein.
During the event photographs may be taken on behalf of the host with a view to posting on social media to promote services offered to customers. If you do not wish to be included in the photographs please notify us.
For the avoidance of doubt RBS/NatWest does not produce the materials for all presentations. This disclaimer applies equally to any materials or presentations produced by a third party.
By registering for this event you agree that you have read and expressly agree to the use of your personal data submitted as part of your event registration by Eventbrite in accordance with their:
If you haven’t got a clear 60-second pitch, you could be missing out on opportunities to grow your business every day. Even in such uncertain times, you never know when the opportunity to support others may arise, so it is important to be able to explain your business quickly and simply.
Join the Business Builder team as we break the 60-second or ‘elevator’ pitch down into its component parts. You’ll come away with a clear understand around what to put in and leave out and how to structure for maximum impact. We’ll give you all the tools, tips and hints for you to crack on with writing a pitch you’re confident in and proud of straight away. We’ll also share some great practical tips when pitching to an audience of 1 or 100.This is a Zoom webinar – details will be sent in your confirmation email. You will find it at the bottom of the email, in ‘Additional Details’. The meeting is password protected and must be accessed using the encrypted link.”
**Disclaimer**All information used in this presentation you are registering for is produced for information purposes only and is for the sole use of the attendees at the presentation.
Whilst we feel this topic is beneficial to business owners, the views expressed are not intended to be and should not be viewed as individual advice or as a recommendation by RBS, NatWest or any third party. You should seek independent advice in respect of issues that are of concern to you.
To the maximum extent permitted by law we expressly disclaim all representations, warranties, or assurance of any kind, expressed or implied, that are made to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this presentation and do not accept any obligation to update or correct any information contained herein.
During the event photographs may be taken on behalf of the host with a view to posting on social media to promote services offered to customers. If you do not wish to be included in the photographs please notify us.
For the avoidance of doubt RBS/NatWest does not produce the materials for all presentations. This disclaimer applies equally to any materials or presentations produced by a third party.
By registering for this event you agree that you have read and expressly agree to the use of your personal data submitted as part of your event registration by Eventbrite in accordance with their:
Before the days of Google Maps and Sat-Nav systems, we had the fold-out Michellin. If you were lost on the road, you pulled over, opened the map, found where you started and found where your desired destination. By having your entire journey in one view, it allows you to understand where you are, where you need to go and where you may have taken a wrong turn. This view is crucial when developing a new business.
For this 60-minute Zoom session, join the Business Builder team as we explore the Business Model Canvas, a one-page ‘road map’ of your business. Examining the 9 key areas of a business model to examine the best practises for your business, you’ll come away with a sense of where small, medium and large changes could be made to your business model to improve the way you operate for maximum profitability and rapid growth.
This is a Zoom webinar – details will be sent in your confirmation email. You will find it at the bottom of the email, in ‘Additional Details’. The meeting is password protected and must be accessed using the encrypted link.”
**Disclaimer**
All information used in this presentation you are registering for is produced for information purposes only and is for the sole use of the attendees at the presentation.
Whilst we feel this topic is beneficial to business owners, the views expressed are not intended to be and should not be viewed as individual advice or as a recommendation by RBS, NatWest or any third party. You should seek independent advice in respect of issues that are of concern to you.
To the maximum extent permitted by law we expressly disclaim all representations, warranties, or assurance of any kind, expressed or implied, that are made to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this presentation and do not accept any obligation to update or correct any information contained herein.
During the event photographs may be taken on behalf of the host with a view to posting on social media to promote services offered to customers. If you do not wish to be included in the photographs please notify us.
For the avoidance of doubt RBS/NatWest does not produce the materials for all presentations. This disclaimer applies equally to any materials or presentations produced by a third party.
By registering for this event you agree that you have read and expressly agree to the use of your personal data submitted as part of your event registration by Eventbrite in accordance with their:
Building on the success of the first event of its kind in 2012 the 2020Plus Civic and Business Leadership Event is returning to Norwich on Thursday 21st February 2013.
This unique event is part of an international project which is helping leaders, in local and regional government, business, education, public services, media and the third sector to:
Identify major challenges facing our city in the decade ahead
Proactively engage likely social change before it occurs
Establish a culture of innovation within hubs of creativity
Network with like-minded, community-focussed and resourceful leaders
Engage in ongoing dialogue for positive change In hosting this event, we recognise that Norwich is a strategic UK centre with a proud past and an excellent future. The February event at The Space comes on the back of a very successful event in March of last year which brought together key senior people from industry, R&D, education, media and the arts.
Keynote speaker at the event, is Mal Fletcher, a highly respected Social Commentator and Global Leadership Speaker.
He is in constant demand for his expert social comment with media groups like the BBC and conducts leadership sessions worldwide. Mal’s special area of expertise is in tracking social shifts and how they will impact on the future shape of businesses and communities. He wraps extensive research in a high-impact, informative speaking style that really engages an audience.
At the 2020Plus event, you’ll be able to connect with many of Norwich’s most successful civic and business leaders and thinkers. This is a rare opportunity to meet a diverse group of people from different areas of industry and civic leadership in one place.
Several people that attended the last event have asked if they can bring members of their staff or team to this event so we are opening up this invitation to include them.
For more information visit: https://2020Plus.net/Norwich, which has a short video and a description of how the event will add value to your organisation as well as a link to the Programme and Booking Page.
Date: Thursday 21st February 2013 Time: 8.30am to 11am Registration fee: £30 Register: https://2020Plus.net/Norwich
Health and Safety in the Workplace: Getting it Right
Health and safety is a minefield for all employers regardless of size or sector and non compliance can have serious consequences, both for businesses and their employees. Join Howes Percival Solicitors, who have teamed up with health and safety experts Redcat Partnership, in this forthcoming free breakfast seminar focusing on the legal and practical considerations of health and safety in the workplace.
Redcat Partnership will be providing practical tips to delegates in relation to compliance with health and safety obligations, including the communication and implementation of policies and procedures. The team at Howes Percival will focus on health and safety from a legal perspective, concentrating on the responsibilities of employers, enforcement and prosecution. The session will also include a practical case study : “When an Inspector Calls” to provide delegates with invaluable insight into interviews under caution.
The session is free to attend and is a must for Business-owners, Directors, Partners, Senior Managers, HR Professionals and Health and Safety Professionals, as well as anyone else who has responsibility for health and safety compliance within their business.
Date: 8 May 2014 Time: 7.30 am – 10.30 am Venue: Norwich City College Skills Academy Address: St Andrews House, St Andrews Street, Norwich, NR2 4TP Cost: Free RSVP: by 5 May 2014
To book a place please contact Lizzy Page on employment@howespercival.com. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis and we will confirm via email if you have a place.
Agenda
7.30 am Registration and Refreshments
7.45 am Legal: Responsibilities, Enforcement and Prosecution
8.15 am What does Compliance Look Like?
9.00 am Refreshments
9.10 am Health and Safety: Directors and HR Professionals: Practical Considerations
9.30 am Case Study: When an Inspector Calls
10.00 am Q&A session
10.30 am Finish
Speakers Nicola Butterworth Rebecca Carriage Sarah DanielsHarriet Howes
All seminars are FREE to attend, although this year we are again asking delegates to consider making a dontation to the Prince’s Trust which provides practical and financial support and develops key workplace skills in young people who have struggled in school or who are long term unemployed. To donate please visit https://www.justgiving/HowesPercival.
To take developers from a position of very little or no ruby experience, to the point where you are comfortable building and hosting a simple Ruby on Rails web application.
Prerequisites:
Some programming experience in any language (e.g. Javascript). Understand what a database is, maybe a little SQL, and be reasonably comfortable with HTML and CSS.
Basic familiarity with the command line (changing directory, running scripts).
You will need to bring a laptop with a recent version of ruby and rails installed (Ruby 2+ and Rails 4.1+)
The syllabus:
We will walk you through the basics of building a simple application using Ruby on Rails, and in 8 hours will aim to cover at least the following:
Basics of Ruby & Setting up a rails application
Overview of the Rails architecture
Building and querying your models
Controllers and Routing
Views and forms
Helpers and rubygems
Note that we probably won’t be able to cover more advanced topics such as building mailers, file uploads or model validations. However, this workshop will provide an excellent base for exploring these topics yourself.
About the workshop:
This workshop will be run by four professional rubyists. On a good day, we spend our time writing and debugging rails applications, and spend some of our evenings giving presentations on how to write and debug ruby code.
We recognise that programming is not something you learn by hearing about, it’s something you learn by doing. Each section will consist of roughly 20mins talk and 20mins practical, though this will vary depending on the content. All the presenters will be on hand to give assistance during the practicals.
There will be reference materials given out during the day, and ongoing online access to help and advice.
Join us on Saturday 7th June for Pier 2 Pier Norfolk, as we take on the challenge of walking 32 miles from Cromer Pier to Great Yarmouth Pier.
The route will take you along the ever popular Norfolk Coastal Path. You will walk along multi-terrain (sand, shingle, path, dunes) making this challenge physically demanding. Lace up your walking boots and start training, this walk is not easy! The sense of achievement will be amazing once you have completed the 32 miles!
Please be aware that all participants must be 16+ on the day of the event to take part in this challenge. (Any participant aged 16 or 17 must be accompanied by an adult participating in the event). The aim is to complete the walk within 12 hours.
Understanding who your customer is vital to ensuring your business operates as efficiently and profitably as possible, but with customer behaviour being so fluid – especially just now – remaining valuable to customers’ needs to be a regular focus.
Join the Business Builder Team as we explore the different ways you can focus on the problem you solve for your customer, ensuring that what you’re investing precious time and resource into is going to keep them coming back, as you adapt with them. We’ll talk about the why’s, the where’s and the how’s of Customer Discovery so that you come away with a solid understanding of what your next steps and techniques will be to continue to serve your customers.
This is a Zoom webinar – details will be sent in your confirmation email. You will find it at the bottom of the email, in ‘Additional Details’. The meeting is password protected and must be accessed using the encrypted link.
**Disclaimer**
All information used in this presentation you are registering for is produced for information purposes only and is for the sole use of the attendees at the presentation.
Whilst we feel this topic is beneficial to business owners, the views expressed are not intended to be and should not be viewed as individual advice or as a recommendation by RBS, NatWest or any third party. You should seek independent advice in respect of issues that are of concern to you.
To the maximum extent permitted by law we expressly disclaim all representations, warranties, or assurance of any kind, expressed or implied, that are made to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this presentation and do not accept any obligation to update or correct any information contained herein.
During the event photographs may be taken on behalf of the host with a view to posting on social media to promote services offered to customers. If you do not wish to be included in the photographs please notify us.
For the avoidance of doubt RBS/NatWest does not produce the materials for all presentations. This disclaimer applies equally to any materials or presentations produced by a third party.
By registering for this event you agree that you have read and expressly agree to the use of your personal data submitted as part of your event registration by Eventbrite in accordance with their:
Why not take advantage of our Summerfest offer of a two course lunch or Dinner (dine before 7pm) with a glass of wine or soft drink for just £10.00 pp. An ideal way to experience St Benedicts Restaurant, Pinocchios or The Library Restaurant for a business, celeration or just an excuse to meet up with friends.
Join us as we launch our brand-new ‘recovery programme’ virtual events which support businesses to restart, rebuild and renew.
In unprecedented times, the importance of community, be it in the physical world or online, has never been more important. With increasing numbers of consumers now scrolling through their social media more, and using social media and online channels to choose where they shop. It’s vital that brands deliver a positive experience and engage with their customers online, and take the opportunity to develop that relationship with their customers.
This session explores how you can build relationships and start conversations with your customers to develop an active and engaged social media community within both the B2B and B2C industries. This in turn will help you to turn your social media followers into customers and keep them interested and invested in your brand, product or service.
Building your social media presence and community will strengthen your brand, build trust with customers and help you to continue to do business even through these turbulent times. This session will inspire you to harness the power of social media and arm you with tips and tricks to executive more effective, engaging and successful social media strategies by focusing on your customers and building your online community.
Content / Takeaway
The value of a social media community
How you can use social media to deliver a positive experience and engage with your customers online
Understanding your customers wants and needs and how to build these insights into your social media content and activity
How to use the content on social media to start conversations and build a relationship with your customers
Overview of how to measure your social media progress and keep track of your goals
Tips, tricks and handy tools you can use to manage your social media
Examples and case studies of effective campaigns on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn
When you register for your place, you will be sent a calendar invitation as confirmation of your place. The invite will include a unique link from Zoom for you to join the video call.
About the Speaker
Simon Badman, Partner & Social Media Trainer at SocialB
It’s great to be part of the SocialB family as a Partner and Trainer. When I came on board in 2012, there were a lot less of us, but its been an amazing journey, training and working with some incredibly well-known brands along the way. My background has been a mixture of marketing, digital, and training, spanning well over 25 years. As well as qualifications in adult teaching and online education I’ve also got qualifications in Google Adwords.
At SocialB, I create and deliver a range of training including open courses, in-house and bespoke training, as well as conference talks and workshops. I have worked closely with several of our long-term training partnerships including the Royal Yachting Association, OBN Life Sciences, and Jarrold Training.
At SocialB, I live for that “Aha” moment, when one of our training clients not only grasps what they’ve discovered on our courses but feels confident to apply and implement it.
Outside of work, I’m involved in several local and community projects, including overseeing a business network. I love playing sport and playing the guitar, usually not together though.
About SocialB
SocialB is an international award-winning digital marketing and social media experts and we deliver exceptional results for forward-thinking businesses. Since 2008 we’ve successfully achieved online visibility and growth for our clients using a core set of marketing channels, whilst upskilling and training individuals and companies across the globe. We work across a broad sector of industries; from small niche brands, public sector organisations to large global brands. Regardless of the industry or business size, we ensure needs are met. This includes SME and local businesses. We are passionate about online marketing and social media, and this is demonstrated in our everyday work with our clients. The SocialB team are committee members of the Social Media Council, the Direct Marketing Association and are also certified Google Partners. The team is regularly called upon for industry insights and comment by the media including CNBC, The Guardian, BBC News and Bloomberg as well as blogging for Microsoft.
First we had steam power, then mass production, then computers. Now digital technology is transforming how we design, make and use everything. What could it do for your business?
That’s why we are delighted to welcome Asif Moghal, Senior Manufacturing Industry Manager at Autodesk, as our special guest speaker on 8 June. Autodesk is the company that makes software for people who make things. “If you’ve ever driven a high-performance car, admired a towering skyscraper, used a smartphone, or watched a great film,” says Asif, “chances are you’ve experienced what millions of Autodesk customers are creating with our software.” Asif is also responsible for driving the company’s Future of British Manufacturing initiative.
Asif will be sharing some of the inspirational stories from the amazing world of Design and Manufacturing with us. In particular, he’ll be showing how digital technology and design is driving industrial innovation: Industry 4.0. Joining him will be Jamie Thums, who is Chief Operating Officer of Lintott Control Systems and chair of the New Anglia Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Group (NAAME).
We are delighted that NAAME is also co-sponsoring this event. We look forward to seeing many of its members joining our regular Hot Source supporters in the audience. This should be an excellent networking opportunity as well as a fascinating evening. The event will be in the NUA lecture theatre – and we are expecting a large turnout – so book your free place now.
Asif has also offered to organise a special follow up event at 17:00 on Thursday 29 June for anyone interested in industrial design. It will be FREE but limited to 30 people max. Our guests on Thursday 8 June will be the first to get full details and the opportunity to book their place at this event.